Bangkok (BKK) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,668
miles
7,512
kilometers
4,056
nautical miles

🕐 9h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,668 7,469
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,668 7,469
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,668 7,002
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,668 7,002
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,668 9,336
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,668 7,002
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 4 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to IST route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,668 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 309° from Bangkok. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4,668 miles (7,512 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BKK to IST typically take around 9h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,668 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.